dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
So with the aquapod lighting I can't grow any corals at all, not even soft ones?
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
- Location
- Lynnwood, WA and missing Tucson, AZ
You can still keep low light corals, like softies, zoanthids and mushrooms.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Awesome, I'll have to do that in a few months. I'm going to be using the aquapod lights until I have more money.
If I get a refund on this tank (if seller dosen't respond in 9 days now, I get a full refund and if not Paypal decides what to do) then I am going to use a 10 gallon tank and get a Current USA subcurrent filter (it's basically the back of the aquapod) and a heater, and that should be all I need before I start mxing the salt.
Hopefully this works out, or my amount of time and money needed just went up a lot.
If I get a refund on this tank (if seller dosen't respond in 9 days now, I get a full refund and if not Paypal decides what to do) then I am going to use a 10 gallon tank and get a Current USA subcurrent filter (it's basically the back of the aquapod) and a heater, and that should be all I need before I start mxing the salt.
Hopefully this works out, or my amount of time and money needed just went up a lot.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Would a regular Aqua clear power filter work for a 10 gallon tank if I get a power head too and do weekly water changes?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
- Location
- Lynnwood, WA and missing Tucson, AZ
That would work. Just be sure to take the filter media out once a week to clean it.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Should I make a small refugium for a 10 gallon tank, or is it even worth it?
I want to get maybe a 3-5 gallon tank just so some copepods can breed. This will happen a few months after the tank is established and only if I notice the pods are getting eaten before they can breed.
I want to get maybe a 3-5 gallon tank just so some copepods can breed. This will happen a few months after the tank is established and only if I notice the pods are getting eaten before they can breed.
yote
In Memoriam
You could,But I think it would just be extra expense.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Well I bought an aquapod off of ---- and UPS destroyed all of the glass. I am in the midst of trying to get a refund and UPS has contacted me so now it's just a waiting game.
Anyways, I don't have a pic but I tore off the filter and air pump from the back of the glass. I have to do a little sanding before putting it into a tank to smooth the edges a bit, but other than that it has 3 spots where it's missing some glass.
But to my question, if I glue or something a few pieces of plastic form Home Hardware or somerthing would the iflter be working perfectly? As in would a little leak from the filter affect the flow and/or contaminate the already treated water?
Please ask if you don't get what I mean. Thanks.
Anyways, I don't have a pic but I tore off the filter and air pump from the back of the glass. I have to do a little sanding before putting it into a tank to smooth the edges a bit, but other than that it has 3 spots where it's missing some glass.
But to my question, if I glue or something a few pieces of plastic form Home Hardware or somerthing would the iflter be working perfectly? As in would a little leak from the filter affect the flow and/or contaminate the already treated water?
Please ask if you don't get what I mean. Thanks.
yote
In Memoriam
Its worth a shot.
As long as its not leaking in the floor,it wont hurt anything.
As long as its not leaking in the floor,it wont hurt anything.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
So I have a Maxi Jet powerhead but without anything to make it suction onto so I have it at the bottom of the tank now.
Where can I get suction cups for it, the LFS or can I rig it to hook onto a normal suction cup?
Where can I get suction cups for it, the LFS or can I rig it to hook onto a normal suction cup?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
- Location
- Lynnwood, WA and missing Tucson, AZ
If I were you, I'd buy a magnet and super glue one side to the MaxiJet. The magnet will hold much better than suction cups.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Good idea thanks.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Can I just use a normal magnet? I asked on another forum and they told me to get a special type, as putting metal into the tank isnt a good idea?
your opinions?
your opinions?
yote
In Memoriam
The difference is,the mag-floats are encased in plastic.Other than that,there just like the magnets that run the speakers on your car radio.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
so if a magnet is encased in plastic it's fine?
I want to put one in to hold my power head.
I want to put one in to hold my power head.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
so if I use this light bulb in a fixture I have at home, will coralline grow? I've heard a good wattage fluorescent bulb can grow some algae.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396676704&bmUID=1228404208689&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443294299&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
and what would be the minimum wattage you suggest, thanks?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396676704&bmUID=1228404208689&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443294299&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
and what would be the minimum wattage you suggest, thanks?
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dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Actually what about this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...8405862738&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
Is there enough wattage for a bit of coralline growth?
Is there enough wattage for a bit of coralline growth?
Oscarsdad608
Reef enthusiast
- Location
- belleville,wi
All that comes up is a Canadian tire company. Look for the kelvin rating for the bulbs.If they are lower then 10k they will probably just grow algae.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
ok, sounds good. Thanks for the help, I'll look more into it haha.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
- Location
- Ontario
Hey guys. I quit coming here for awhile, but I'll update yah on my tanks progress...
Basically I have 11 lbs of rock and 2 clowns in there now. I put them in a week or so ago. I am going to get some hermits and/or snails soon.
My PH = 8.0 , Ammonia = 0, Nitrate/trite = 0 temp is 78 and S.G. is 1.028.
I am working at bring the S.G. down, but the fish don't seem to mind.
I've had a few hitch hikers show up, such as some snails, a bristle worm and some amphipods.
Ok, I'll let you see some pics of the progress so far:
This is just letting the rock cure
This is after the sand had settled:
This is after the fish were added:
And this is my fish Tiger:
Basically I have 11 lbs of rock and 2 clowns in there now. I put them in a week or so ago. I am going to get some hermits and/or snails soon.
My PH = 8.0 , Ammonia = 0, Nitrate/trite = 0 temp is 78 and S.G. is 1.028.
I am working at bring the S.G. down, but the fish don't seem to mind.
I've had a few hitch hikers show up, such as some snails, a bristle worm and some amphipods.
Ok, I'll let you see some pics of the progress so far:
This is just letting the rock cure
This is after the sand had settled:
This is after the fish were added:
And this is my fish Tiger:
